Lok Sabha polls: BJP invites suggestions for manifesto; Indians demand 'GST on fuel, jobs...'
  • 25 Jan 2024 06:24 PM
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Lok Sabha polls: BJP invites suggestions for manifesto; Indians demand 'GST on fuel, jobs...'

Source: https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/lok-sabha-election-2024-bjp-invites-suggestions-public-youth-for-manifesto-indians-demand-gst-on-fuel-jobs-tax-slab-11706182714893.html

Lok Sabha polls 2024: The BJP has sought suggestions from the public to formulate its poll manifesto ahead of elections. “Your inputs will shape BJP's 2024 election manifesto,” a BJP poster read.

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Interim Budget 2024: Would like FM to look into GST reduction, export policy reforms: APL Apollo
  • 25 Jan 2024 06:20 PM
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Interim Budget 2024: Would like FM to look into GST reduction, export policy reforms: APL Apollo

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/interim-budget-2024-would-like-fm-to-look-into-gst-reduction-export-policy-reforms-apl-apollo-11706094901385.html

Interim Budget 2024: The union budget is to be presented by the Finance Minister on 1st February. It will be an interim budget this time since the general elections are to be held in May this year. Though probabilities remain low on any spectacular announcements, nevertheless expectations of some adjustments does remain alive.

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Budget 2024 Expectations: From CTT to GST issue, here are long-pending demands of commodity market participants
  • 25 Jan 2024 06:15 PM
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Budget 2024 Expectations: From CTT to GST issue, here are long-pending demands of commodity market participants

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/budget-2024-expectations-commodity-market-urges-reform-for-growth-and-efficiency-in-indias-trading-landscape-11706083472525.html

Budget 2024 Expectations: The commodity markets have emerged as a robust exchange to manage the risk associated with the trading of commodities in India. However, the growth has slowed down since the Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT) was introduced in 2013. There is still a tremendous amount of unfinished agenda for the commodity markets. The interim budget 2024 could be a good beginning to address these long-pending issues.

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Cut deficit to 5.4% in FY25: Ind body to govt
  • 25 Jan 2024 05:41 PM

Cut deficit to 5.4% in FY25: Ind body to govt

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/cut-deficit-to-5-4-in-fy25-ind-body-to-govt-11706119216028.html

New Delhi: The government should stick to its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% in the current financial year and aim to narrow this to around 5.4% in FY25, a goal that would require boosting revenue receipts and rationalizing spending, industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said.

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Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE Updates: ITR, GST, Online gaming player, healthcare and other sectors voice their wishlist
  • 25 Jan 2024 05:47 PM

Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE Updates: ITR, GST, Online gaming player, healthcare and other sectors voice their wishlist

Source: https://www.livemint.com/budget/expectations/budget-2024-expectations-live-updates-income-tax-itr-tax-slabs-hra-auto-realty-education-healthcare-agriculture-11706148820914.html

Budget 2024 Expectations Live Updates: With the forthcoming Budget 2024 in India generating heightened anticipation, a wide spectrum of sectors looks forward to the announcements and fiscal policies from FM Nirmala Sitharaman that will influence their unique domains. Ranging from agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare to education, finance, and manufacturing, each sector harbors specific expectations regarding allocations and reforms. United in their fiscal agenda, these sectors express their collective aspirations for a budget that propels growth, fosters innovation, and enhances societal well-being.

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Budget 2024: Apparel exporters seek tax incentives to boost manufacturing
  • 24 Jan 2024 05:54 PM

Budget 2024: Apparel exporters seek tax incentives to boost manufacturing

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/budget-2024-apparel-exporters-seek-tax-incentives-to-boost-manufacturing-11706095616505.html

New Delhi: Apparel exporters body AEPC on Wednesday sought tax incentives such as uniformity in GST and enhanced interest subsidies to boost domestic manufacturing and India's outbound shipments.

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Interim Budget 2024: Space industry seeks liberal FDI policy, PLI scheme
  • 24 Jan 2024 05:51 PM

Interim Budget 2024: Space industry seeks liberal FDI policy, PLI scheme

Source: https://www.livemint.com/science/news/interim-budget-2024-space-industry-seeks-liberal-fdi-policy-pli-scheme-11706092973011.html

India's nascent space sector has sought a liberal FDI policy on par with the defence industry and production-linked incentive in the interim Budget that the government will present next week.

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Budget 2024 expectations: EV industry pins hopes on subsidy extension and GST reforms
  • 24 Jan 2024 05:40 PM

Budget 2024 expectations: EV industry pins hopes on subsidy extension and GST reforms

Source: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/budget-2024-expectations-ev-industry-pins-hopes-on-subsidy-extension-and-gst-reforms-11706016019263.html

As the Indian government gears up for the Interim Budget announcement in February, leaders in the electric vehicle (EV) industry are optimistic about crucial reforms that could further help the sector's growth. The statements from prominent figures in the industry shed light on their expectations and aspirations for a budget that addresses key issues and supports the EV landscape.

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‘New GST rate has sent sector back by months’
  • 24 Jan 2024 05:47 PM

‘New GST rate has sent sector back by months’

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/new-gst-rate-has-sent-sector-back-by-months-11706021190789.html

Mumbai: The gaming industry had an eventful 2023. First, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) emerged as its nodal ministry, offering a clear, designated channel for industry interaction. Then came a big setback with the sharp increase in GST rate. In an exclusive interview, Bhavin Pandya, co-founder and co-CEO of Games24x7, discussed the government’s apprehensions, the industry’s quest for regulations, repercussions of the tax rise, investor outlook, and the pathway for future growth amid perception hurdles. Edited excerpts:

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Budget 2024 Expectations: Streamlining TCS to GST credit —here's what travel & tourism sector expects this year
  • 24 Jan 2024 05:45 PM

Budget 2024 Expectations: Streamlining TCS to GST credit —here's what travel & tourism sector expects this year

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/budget-2024-expectations-streamlining-tcs-to-gst-credit-heres-what-travel-tourism-sector-expects-this-year-11705414743963.html

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Interim Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 (FY25) on February 1, 2024, which is likely to keep the focus on fiscal consolidation and nominal economic growth projection and may not involve any major policy changes.

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